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No — Roku does not have a web browser. Roku’s own support documentation says its players and TVs let you stream video and music from the internet but do not provide the ability to browse the internet on your television. That surprises a lot of people, and the browser is only one of several features Roku deliberately leaves out. If you are comparing streaming devices before you buy, this guide covers each gap, why it exists, and where to find it instead. For a full spec-by-spec look, see our SuperBox vs. Roku hardware comparison, or jump straight to our SuperBox model picker if you already know you want an open Android device.
Roku is built as a closed, streaming-first platform. Everything on it runs as a Roku channel approved for the Roku Channel Store, and the operating system is tuned to launch those channels quickly on low-cost hardware. A full browser needs more memory, more storage, and an open app model — none of which fit that design. A few third-party channels advertise browsing, but they are limited, and the usual workaround is mirroring your phone’s screen to the TV, which ties up your phone the whole time.
On an Android TV box, a browser is just another app. You can install a TV-friendly browser from Google Play, navigate with the remote, or plug in a keyboard and mouse for a desktop-like experience. It is one of the most common reasons buyers choose Android over Roku.
Only partly. Roku now offers a Bluetooth Headphone Mode, but it is limited to specific models — including the Roku Ultra, the newer Roku Streaming Stick and Streaming Stick Plus, Roku Streambars, and select Roku TVs. Roku lists the Roku Express, Premiere, Streaming Stick 4K, and Streaming Stick 4K+ as not supported, and you can connect one pair of headphones directly at a time. On other models, private listening runs through the Roku mobile app on your phone.
Roku’s Bluetooth support is built around headphones. An Android TV box treats Bluetooth as a general-purpose connection: headphones, speakers, soundbars, game controllers, keyboards, and voice remotes all pair through the standard settings menu. If wireless accessories matter to you, our guide to what Bluetooth does on an Android TV box explains what to look for.
Not in the usual way. Roku does not support plugging in or pairing a keyboard or mouse for general navigation. Text entry happens through the on-screen keyboard, voice search, or the Roku mobile app. For quick searches that works fine, but it becomes tedious for signing in to accounts, typing long passwords, or anything that resembles browsing.
Android handles keyboards and mice natively, over USB or Bluetooth, exactly as it does on a phone or tablet. See our walkthrough on connecting a keyboard or mouse to an Android TV box for the options.
No. Roku does not support sideloading for everyday users. Its developer mode exists so developers can test their own channels, not so owners can install outside apps. If an app is not in the Roku Channel Store, it is not available on your Roku — and Roku does not offer the Google Play Store.
This is a growing issue across budget streamers. Amazon is moving new Fire TV Sticks to a locked-down system too — here’s why Fire TV Stick sideloading is ending. By contrast, SuperBox runs Android with Google Play and the SuperBox App Store pre-installed, and it can install apps that developers distribute directly from their own sites. Our guide to the three ways to install apps on SuperBox covers each method, including how to stick to verified sources.
Only the Roku Ultra has a USB port, and it is intended for playing your own media files. The Roku streaming sticks have none. Internal storage on Roku devices is small because the system is designed to stream rather than store, and you cannot expand app storage.
SuperBox models include 32GB to 128GB of internal storage depending on the model, plus USB 3.0 for external drives and accessories. That matters if you install a large app library or want room for downloaded content. For every connection option explained, see our Android TV box ports and connections guide.
No. The Roku Ultra includes an ethernet port, but the Roku Express and every Roku streaming stick are WiFi-only. For a main TV where streaming stability matters, a wired connection is the more reliable choice, and it is one reason ethernet beats WiFi on an Android TV box in most homes. Every SuperBox includes a built-in gigabit ethernet port alongside WiFi 6.
If you want a browser, full Bluetooth accessory support, keyboard and mouse input, open app installation, USB storage, and wired ethernet in one device, you need an open Android box rather than a Roku. Here is how the gaps line up:
To be fair to Roku: it is cheaper upfront, its interface is simple, and if you only open a handful of mainstream apps, it does that job well. SuperBox is a larger one-time hardware investment aimed at people who want more control over their device. The SuperBox S6 Max is in stock now with 64GB of storage and gigabit ethernet, and the SuperBox S7 Prime offers 128GB for larger app libraries. If you are still deciding between the big names, our Roku vs. Fire Stick vs. SuperBox buying guide compares all three side by side.
As with any streaming hardware, what you watch depends on the apps you install and the services you choose to subscribe to. SuperBox TV Now sells the hardware only.
Not directly. On models without Bluetooth Headphone Mode, Roku routes private listening through the Roku mobile app, so audio plays on your phone and you connect your headphones to the phone. An Android TV box pairs Bluetooth headphones directly to the device through its settings menu.
Not for day-to-day watching. You pick an app and press play on either device. Android offers more settings and more ways to install apps, so there is slightly more to learn at setup, but most people are comfortable within the first evening, especially if they already use an Android phone.
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